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Daily Archives: October 17, 2024

Prosecco, Large and Small (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco, Part 3)

October 17, 2024 Reviews

The post Prosecco, Large and Small (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco, Part 3) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. [ This is Part 3 of a series detailing my media jaunt to Italy’s Asolo Prosecco Superiore. Check out Part 1 and Part 2). ] The Asolo Prosecco Superiore region offers some interesting contrasts, perhaps none so obvious as that between the …

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Best Sainsbury’s wines to try

October 17, 2024 News

Bottles of wine from Sainsbury’s with food The latest Sainsbury’s tasting showcased bottles from its autumn/winter 2024 range – including 35 new listings – that are ideal for seasonal drinking. They run from hearty warming reds such as Argentinian Malbec  and Rioja to full-bodied Chardonnays and fizzes that are perfect for festive celebrations. You’ll also find food-friendly bottles that are …

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Bilancia: The cult winery in search of perfect balance 

October 17, 2024 News

Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson A young winemaker couple: one Kiwi, one Australian, both born under the star sign Libra. Both had a deep love of Italy and shared a dream of making their own wine. Work had taken them around the globe, but a job in New Zealand called them home. They lost no time in securing land and …

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Viniculture On Lanzarote | Spain / Canary Islands / Africa V…

October 17, 2024 Photos

Spain / Canary Islands / Africa   Viniculture on Lanzarote is a hard job and You will not have huge yields, but the wines are extraordinary and worthwile.   [EXPLORE – 2013-08-08]   Album of Spain (Canary Islands): www.flickr.com/photos/tabliniumcarlson/albums/72157719902…     Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/tabliniumcarlson/9464573053/in/pool-17918700@N00

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English harvest 2024: Heavy crop losses due to wet weather

October 17, 2024 News

Vineyard in Sussex. Figures from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) show that England has suffered its second-worst harvest since records began. Wheat, winter barley and oilseed rape all saw double-digit declines. Most winemakers have only just started harvesting grapes this week, so trade body Wine GB was reluctant to provide an official estimate on the 2024 …

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The sommelier suggests… Meunier by Roberto Duran

October 17, 2024 News

Roberto Duran is head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall Singapore. He started his career in his native Spain, working his way up through some of the country’s most renowned Michelin-starred restaurants, including Miramar and Mirror. After joining 67 Pall Mall in London as part of the opening team, Roberto rose rapidly before taking a break from the club in 2017. …

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October 17, 2024 Photos

Marco Pacini has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/m_pacini/54072425144/in/pool-912056@N21

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October 17, 2024 Photos

Marco Pacini has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/m_pacini/54072549705/in/pool-17918700@N00

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